Hair discrimination lawsuit: Black NJ police officer says she was disciplined for Bantu knots

Maplewood Police Department Officer Chian Weekes-Rivera said that she faced discrimination for wearing her hair in a natural Bantu knots style. Her lawyer argues this is a violation of the CROWN Act.

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